"Hence true Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth,..." - CS Lewis, The Four Loves

Availability means we show up... reliably.

2. Watch and wait.

Matthew 7:20 NLT

Galatians 5:22-23 NLT

John 2:23-25 NLT

3. Pray. "God, what friends do you have in mind?"

Luke 6:12-13 NLT

"In friendship... we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years' difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another... the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting -- any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking no chances. A secret master of ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you," can truly say to every group of Christian friends, "Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another." The friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.”
- CS Lewis, The Four Loves

Friends Bible Study

There is so much to learn from the early followers of Jesus when it comes to friendship! We will look together at a passage that showcases the earliest Christian group and ask some good questions to think about how our group, family, friend group, or community of any kind can look like these early followers in all the best ways.

https://www.canyonridge.org/studies-category/friends-glad-to-be-together

Become a Partner

Every time you give in Jesus’ name, you make a difference in others AND you make a difference in your own life! Partnering together in generosity helps accomplish things together that could never be accomplished alone! You can partner together in giving today with a single gift, or schedule recurring giving using your checking account, debit, or credit card.

https://www.canyonridge.org/give